Dominican Consultation Center

My siblings and I moved our mother to Artis at the end of last year. We were in a crisis situation as our mothers advanced dementia behaviors seemed to be out of control and her current memory care unit could not manage her care. From the moment the Artis staff began their evaluation process we were met with compassion and care and our mother was treated with dignity and respect. The move in day was smooth and her transition to life at Artis is going very well and her behavior has improved. Artis is a unique and special place. The staff truly cares about the residents, the building is designed in a way that is safe but creates a sense of independance and choice. This is an incredibly challenging and sad time but Artis and the people who work there are a real blessing.

A lovely, caring community.

We dreaded moving our mother into a facility, but when our father entered hospice care this spring, we knew we had to find the right place for her. In the difficult time around our father’s death, the staff at Artis was welcoming, comforting and reassuring about everything we were going through. I was so moved when I first toured the community because they had decorated the entry of a model room with a collage tribute to our mother’s interests from information they had gathered online; it was such a thoughtful thing to do and made me feel that our mother would be seen as an individual. This was confirmed when we moved our mother in and she was welcomed with warmth and respect.
Our parent’ apartment had been their launching pad to explore the world and enjoy their many interests. As our mother’s dementia worsened, however, their world became limited to that small place, with very little interaction outside the family. Artis has given our mother the freedom to stroll around the lovely communal areas and grounds at will and to socialize with the caring staff and other residents. There are many varied activities, and residents can do as much or as little as they choose; unlike at a general assisted living facility, everything is open to everyone.
I am lucky to live near enough to Artis that I can visit whenever I wish. Every time I come, I marvel at how well cared-for all the residents appear and with what kindness and respect the are treated by each and every staff member. No matter when I arrive, the whole community and our mother’s room are spotless.
Our mother has settled right in to her new home and it is a profound relief to me and my siblings knowing that she is being cared for and protected. I can’t recommend Artis enough.

We are so grateful to everyone at Artis in Briarcliff Manor for holding our hands while transitioning Mom into their Memory Care Community. They have given us great peace of mind with their open and constant communication and guidance. From the secure and safe up-to-date, cozy 'neighborhoods' and "five-star" delicious food (coming from an ol' Italian cook!) to the variety of social and engaging group activities, Mom has reverted back to the joking, fun-loving and secure person we've missed. We have great confidence in Artis and wholly appreciate their professionalism, expertise, care and compassion for not only Mom, but our entire family.

Artis has been home to my Mother for one year now and it is the best decision we made for her. We have had a relationship with the Artis staff for over 5 years and they continually have proven to us that they are the best in Westchester County. Artis offers the first class care and compassion that our Mother needs and deserves as she deals with her memory issues in her later life. The staff at Artis always keeps us up to date on her progress, communicates well with our family and most importantly cares so beautifully for our Mother. Every time we go to visit her we are so happy to see the care she receives, the environment she is in and the truly dedicated staff who look after her. We are so happy with our move to Artis and we would so highly recommend Artis for anyone who needs elder memory care.

We were no longer able to care for my mother at home and we had to make the difficult decision of moving her to an assisted living residence.
We visited Artis because they are entirely devoted to memory care so their philosophy and approach are based on those premises. We CHOSE Artis because of the people who work there.
The entire staff is so warm and reassuring and they go to great lengths to make certain the resident is comfortable and happy.
Prior to moving in, they helped prepare us, the family, and they were especially attentive to my father knowing it would be hardest on him. Every time I have gone to visit alone, the first thing I am asked is “how is your dad doing?” It is about family and they mean it.
They took great care in learning about mom, her history, her likes and dislikes and their attention to detail is remarkable. It has been a month and mom is smiling again.
Her condition will not improve, but her days are filled with activities surrounded by a genuinely caring group of people. I am able to reach someone 24/7 should I need reassurance and I know she is receiving the best possible care.
The “Artis way” is the only way as far as we are concerned.